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Dr. Tyson Riskas

Biography

Tyson Riskas is a university professor at Utah Valley University, where he teaches in the field of Applied AI and Information Systems. With a strong background in education, business, computer science, and artificial intelligence, Dr. Riskas brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his teaching and writing. He holds a Ph.D. in Career and Technical Education from Utah State University, an MBA from the University of Utah, a Master’s in Computer Science from Utah Valley University, and a Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence from Utah Valley University. His work focuses on helping students and organizations navigate the evolving intersection of technology, education, and human development.

Education

MS, Utah Valley University, 2026

Major: Computer Science

PhD, Utah State University, 2023

Major: Career and Technical Education

MBA, University of Utah, 2013

Major: Business Administration

Teaching

INFO 2500

Applied Artificial Intelligence Concepts in Organizations, Summer 2026

INFO 2500

Applied Artificial Intelligence Concepts in Organizations, Spring 2026

INFO 6200

Python for Applied Artificial Intelligence, Spring 2026

INFO 6200

Python for Applied Artificial Intelligence, Spring 2026

Presentations

Riskas, Tyson (Co-Author), Bentley, Jan (Co-Author), Krebs, Cynthia (Co-Author), Smith, DeDe (Co-Author), ISCAP Conference 2025, "Factors Influencing Student Participation in Excel MOS Certification", Information Systems & Computing Academic Professionals, Louisville, KY. (November, 2025)
North, Matt (Co-Author), Riskas, Tyson (Co-Author), 66th IACIS Annual Conference, "Assessing IS Learning Outcomes Effectively in the Age of GenAI", International Association for Computer Information Systems, Clear Water, Florida. (October, 2025)
Riskas, Tyson , AI Symposium, "Demystifying AI_ Empowering Continuing Education Teachers for Integration in the Classroom", National Business Education Association, Online. (April 15, 2025)
Riskas, Tyson (Co-Author), Hall, Kelsey (Co-Author), North, Matt (Co-Author), Bloxham, Kristy (Co-Author), Judd-Murray, Rose (Co-Author), Sorensen, Tyson (Co-Author), 65th IACIS Annual Conference, "An Examination of Instructional Delivery Method and College and Career Skill Development On College Graduates’ Degree Utilization", International Association for Computer Information Systems, Atlantic Beach, Florida. (October, 2024)
Riskas, Tyson , UVU Concurrent Education Conference, "Demystifying AI_ Empowering Continuing Education Teachers for Integration in the Classroom", Utah Valley University, Orem, Utah. (September 26, 2024)
Riskas, Tyson (Presenter & Author), Hall, Kelsey (Co-Author), Bonner, Julena (Co-Author), Bloxham, Kristy (Co-Author), Judd-Murray, Rose (Co-Author), Sorensen, Tyson (Co-Author), Postsecondary CTE & Workforce Development Virtual Summer Research Forum, "Comparing Online and Face-to-Face College and Career Readiness Outcomes Among Community College Graduates", Old Dominion University, Virtual. (July 25, 2024)

Scholarly/Creative Works

Riskas, Tyson , North, Matt , (2025) "Applied Artificial Intelligence in Human Working Environments" . Orem, Utah: MyEducator.
Crandall, Kodey , Riskas, Tyson , (2025) "Governance and Privacy - Cybersecurity" . Orem, Utah: MyEducator. https://app.myeducator.com/reader/web/2910
Riskas, Tyson , (2025) "I’m a professor. Utah’s universities are not, and should not be, vocational boot camps." . Salt Lake City, UT: The Salt Lake Tribune. https://www.sltrib.com/opinion/commentary/2025/06/15/voices-utahs-universities-are-not/
North, Matt , Riskas, Tyson , "Assessing IS Learning Outcomes Effectively in the Age of GenAI" . United States: International Association for Computer Information Systems.
Riskas, Tyson , Hall, Kelsey , North, Matt , Bloxham, Kristy , Judd-Murray, Rose , Sorensen, Tyson , Bonner, Julena , "An Examination of Instructional Delivery Method and College and Career Skill Development on College Graduates’ Degree Utilization" (Issue: 2, vol. 25). United States: Issues in Information Systems (IIS). 10.48009/2_iis_2024_112
Hill, Paul , Ali, Amanda , Narine, Lendel , Schmutz, Andrea , Riskas, Tyson , Spielmaker, Debra , (2022) "Evaluating Utah's Rural Online Initiative_ Empowering Organizational Leaders Through Remote Work" (Issue: 3, vol. 60). Journal of Extension. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.60.03.12

Awards

Faculty Scholar Award

SCET - March, 2026

Received the Outstanding Scholar Award from the College of Engineering and Technology in recognition of exceptional academic achievement, sustained scholarly excellence, and distinguished performance in a rigorous and intellectually demanding discipline.